Ideas

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite

Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.

Greenwood Baptist Church: No Strings Attached

The church leadership purposefully lowers what they ask their people to do so that anyone—introverts, kids, the elderly—can be involved.

Family + Missions: Kingsland Baptist Church in Texas

Senior Pastor Ryan Rush: Sharing True Fulfillment by Connecting Church, Suburban Families and Missions

Establishing the Foundation: Texas Church’s Premarital Program Keeps Gospel at the Center

At the Austin Stone Community Church, engaged couples commit to a robust, 9-week marriage preparation program.

Caring for Caregivers: Ministry Offers Practical and Social Support

North Carolina church sends out "care buddies" who encourage senior caregivers with cards, prayer, calls and visits.

Minnsesota Church Empowers Seniors for Purposeful Retirement

Ministry aims to reach adults in the early stages of retirement to help them discover their strengths and build community.

Prioritizing Marriage: Minnesota Church Mentors Couples Through Every Season

River Valley Church offers hope and mentoring to couples who are struggling at any stage of their marriage.

Re-Engaging Couples in Christ: Texas Church Program Seeks Marriage Restoration

Watermark Community Church's marriage enrichment program is offered at more than 100 churches across the country.

Building a Better Marriage Culture

MarriageStrong seeks to bolster the marriages of pastors and other church leaders amid the pressures of ministry.

Support After a Marriage Ends

Christian Assembly in Los Angeles offers 13-week course designed to help families process, heal and move on from divorce.